“Rest and Recharge”: UPOU-FICS Conducts Its 4th Online MeetUps Featuring Mental Health and Well-Being

With the aim of gathering together for monthly catch-up, work updates, and future planning of activities, the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), UP Open University (UPOU) conducted its 4th Zoom MeetUPs on 18 September 2020.  Featuring “Mental Health and Well-Being” as the topic, this month’s talk centered on ways to beat online work-related stress brought by the pandemic.  Ms. Christine Censoro, FICS Project Staff, served as its resource person.  The speaker began by comparing the rubber band to stress. She emphasized the importance of not stretching oneself too far, which could lead to burn out. She also detailed  [...]

“Rest and Recharge”: UPOU-FICS Conducts Its 4th Online MeetUps Featuring Mental Health and Well-Being2023-04-20T14:07:49+08:00

UPOU-FMDS-MAN Program Conducts Webinar on Public Health Preparedness amidst Pandemic: Nursing Experience

The University of the Philippines Open University’s Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) program organized a Let’s Talk it Over (LTiO) webinar on “Public Health Preparedness amidst Pandemic: Nursing Experience” on 24 September 2020 livesreamed via UPOU Networks. Ms. Nelia A. Rafael of the Manila Health Department shared the challenges that the nurses encountered, such as the sudden shift in their daily routine, depletion of human resources, fear of the unknown disease, and double-burden responsibility. Despite these challenges, the nurses’ resilience and commitment to their job helped the community as they adapted and [...]

UPOU-FMDS-MAN Program Conducts Webinar on Public Health Preparedness amidst Pandemic: Nursing Experience2023-04-24T14:26:18+08:00

List of UPOU Officials

UPOU Officials Melinda dP. Bandalaria, PhD Chancellor Los Baños: 536-6015, Diliman: (02) 426-0545 [email protected] Primo G. Garcia, PhD Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Los Baños: 536-6014, Diliman: (02) 426-1514 [email protected] Jean A. Saludadez, PhD Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration 536-6013 [email protected] Charisse T. Reyes, PhD Dean, Faculty of Education  536-6009 [email protected] Diego Silang S. Maranan, PhD Dean, Faculty of Information and Communication Studies 536-5070 / 536-6008 [email protected] Joane V. Serrano, PhD Dean, Faculty of Management and Development Studies 536-6010 [email protected] Luisa A. Gelisan, MDC University Registrar Office of the University Registrar 536-0106 [email protected] Ria Mae H. Borromeo, PhD [...]

List of UPOU Officials2024-01-29T10:48:01+08:00

Virtual Sunduan and Student Orientation 2020

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomed the new students through the Virtual Sunduan and Student Orientation 2020 Ceremony held on 12 September 2020. The program has been spearheaded by the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) in coordination with the Office of Public Affairs (OPA), Multimedia Center (MC),  and with the help of other UPOU offices.  The program, held via zoom, was hosted by Mr. Rudy Pullian of OSA and was also live streamed via UPOU Website and UPOU Networks Facebook Page. Mr. Pullian stressed that even in the midst of the pandemic; everyone was enjoined to take [...]

Virtual Sunduan and Student Orientation 20202024-05-06T11:26:53+08:00

FEd and Nonformal Ed Area of UPCEd to hold Edu-Hack and EDUKussion Webinar on the “Voices of ALS Teachers”

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Education (FEd), in cooperation with the Nonformal Education Area of the UP College of Education (UPCEd), will hold a webinar entitled “Voices of ALS Teachers” on 15 September 2020, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM via Zoom. The webinar will serve as Episode 14 of the ongoing UPOU Podcast Series, “Edu-Hack: Navigating through a Turbulent Educational Landscape”, one of UPOU’s many efforts to aid Philippine education institutions in their transition to online teaching and learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is also part of the FEd’s EDUKussion Forum Series, [...]

FEd and Nonformal Ed Area of UPCEd to hold Edu-Hack and EDUKussion Webinar on the “Voices of ALS Teachers”2023-04-24T14:17:58+08:00

International IBS Workshop on Learner Centered Learning

You are invited to participate in the international workshop entitled “The International IBS Workshop on LCL: Learner Centered Learning,” on 10-11 November 2020 which will take place in Laubusch/Lauta, Germany. The main purpose of the international IBS Workshop is to call experts not only from educational institutions, but also from government, industries and society to discuss the latest research on modern education. During the two days blended workshop, we will discuss the latest research on education technologies and education methods. Hereby we see a main focus on learner centered learning approaches. These approaches concentrate on the learner`s needs and objectives. [...]

International IBS Workshop on Learner Centered Learning2021-01-18T11:26:26+08:00

UP Virtual Grand Rounds: COVID-19 and Suicide

The University of the Philippines in partnership with Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and UP Manila NIH National Telehealth Center, in cooperation with UP Manila College of Medicine and UP Philippine General Hospital would like to invite you to join the Fight Against COVID-19 through a webinar series entitled "STOP COVID DEATHS: VIRTUAL GRAND ROUNDS." This webinar series is the very first Online Medicine Grand Rounds in the Philippines. It is scheduled EVERY FRIDAY from 12nn to 2pm. Registration slots are limited, so sign up NOW: bit.ly/StopCOVIDDeathsWebinar22 The poster below shows more information about the webinar series. Sustainable Development [...]

UP Virtual Grand Rounds: COVID-19 and Suicide2023-04-24T14:21:19+08:00

UP to participate in 18th MAP International CEO WebCon 2020

The University of the Philippines will be participating as a collaborating organization in the 18th Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) International CEO Web Conference (WebCon) 2020, with a hundred UP students and 20 faculty members from four different UP constituent units—UP Diliman, UP Baguio, UP Visayas and UP Cebu—joining in the event and more being invited to participate. Dubbed “A Whole New World: Reigniting the Stalled Global Economy”, the 18th MAP International WebCon 2020 will be held on September 15, 2020, Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. via ZOOM. The 18th Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) International CEO [...]

UP to participate in 18th MAP International CEO WebCon 20202021-01-18T11:24:37+08:00

UP to hold virtual commemoration of the struggle against Martial Law in UP Day of Remembrance 2020

On 21 September 1972, then President Ferdinand Marcos signed Proclamation No. 1081, placing the Philippines under Martial Law. This marked the beginning of a period of authoritarian rule that ravaged the nation’s democracy and economy, and saw a record number of human rights violations, such as extrajudicial killings and disappearances. Fourteen years later, the Filipino people succeeded in ousting the dictator with the words “Sobra Na, Tama Na! Oust Marcos! Lansagin ang diktadura!” as their battle cry. Now, 48 years after Marcos’ declaration of Martial Law, we once again revisit this dark period in our country’s history and honor the [...]

UP to hold virtual commemoration of the struggle against Martial Law in UP Day of Remembrance 20202021-01-18T11:03:31+08:00

UPOU-FICS to hold virtual student orientation

The Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), UP Open University (UPOU) welcomes its new students for 1st Semester/Trimester 2020-2021 through  a Student Orientation on 12 September 2020 (Saturday) at 2pm. The student orientation will be held online, live streamed through the FICS Facebook page. The FICS Student Orientation aims to prepare new students  for their UPOU life for the upcoming semesters/trimesters. They will also be introduced to their program faculty members, lecturers, tutors, and support staff. A separate orientation will also be held for each program under FICS to answer any program-related concerns of the students.  Due to a [...]

UPOU-FICS to hold virtual student orientation2021-01-18T11:02:19+08:00
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